Guides

Last updated: 28 Jun 2026

Operation guides aligned with the vault PWA. Each article maps to a screen or Settings section on se.nt2.me. FAQ and concepts live on Help & FAQ.

How guides relate to Help

Help & FAQ — encryption concepts, policies, troubleshooting, and use-case stories.
Guides (this section) — click-path instructions for the vault app.

Open se.nt2.me to follow along. No signup on nt2.me.

Install the PWA Available

Add the vault app to your home screen after the first online visit.
Navigate the vault app Available

Where to find core screens on phone and desktop layouts.
Recovery kit Available

A recovery kit (`.nt2recovery`) for device loss—not a substitute for `.nt2backup` full vault export.
Create and unlock a vault Available

First steps on se.nt2.me: display name, master password, lock, and multi-vault picker.

Manage assets Available

CRUD, virtual list, category chips, title search, and clipboard auto-clear.
Encrypted attachments Available

AES-GCM encrypted blobs in per-vault storage alongside SQLite metadata.
CSV import Optional

Optional feature—Settings → Import when enabled.
Custom templates Premium

Premium L1—fork official templates or compose new categories.
Enable category template packs Available

Core Credential and Secure Note are always on; official packs are opt-in.
Pinned favorites and recents Available

Per-vault pins and recents on the dashboard home.
Tags and filters Available

Cross-category organization beyond template type.
Bank Account template Available

Official optional pack for IBAN, SWIFT, and routing numbers.
Credential template Available

Core builtin template—always enabled on new vaults.
Crypto Wallet template Available

Official optional pack—enable in Settings → Templates.
Document template Available

Official optional pack—pair metadata with attachment scans.
Secure Note template Available

Core builtin fallback for unstructured secrets.
TOTP / 2FA template Premium

Optional pack—client-side code generation in the vault app.
Trash Available

Settings → Trash—local only until sync replicates tombstones.

Secure contacts Available

Per-vault address book—not your phone contacts app.
Encrypted share links Available

Mode B—contractors and one-time handoffs.
Vault Inbox Available

Deferred-action queue—like email triage for encrypted handoffs.
Receive hub Available

App bar Receive—routes to Inbox after unlock.
Safe presentation Available

Mode D—masked cards and timed reveal on your device.
Send hub Available

App bar Send—share passphrase is never your master password.
Share files (.nt2share) Available

Mode C—offline transport for vault openers.
Sharing outbox Optional

Optional—Settings → Sharing → Sent shares.
Sharing overview Available

Five handoff modes—NT² never sees plaintext.

Activity log Optional

Optional—Settings → Advanced → Security activity.
Backup export and import Available

Free forever—encrypted merge import, not cloud upload.
Delete a local vault Available

Wipes SQLite, attachment blobs, and the device index entry.
Legacy and emergency access Optional

Optional—Settings → Sharing → Digital legacy.
Security settings Available

Settings → Security—session and presentation hardening.
Vault health Optional

Optional—Settings → Health and duplicate-warning preferences.

Cloud attachment backup Premium

Premium—requires cross-device sync.
Cloud sync Premium

Replica batches only—ciphertext on the server, KDF stays local.
Salt escrow (Plan B) Premium

Premium Plan B—not required for local-only vaults.

Desktop and mobile apps Available

Native file paths and OS integrations where shipped.
Display and language Available

Settings → Display—device preference, not per-vault.
Feature controls Available

Settings → Preferences → Feature controls.